Staso 0 #1 September 15, 2009 I'm going to NZ in November for my honeymoon and I was thinking about doing some bungee jumping. I'm not sure if one gets to choose how to jump, but if that's the case I was thinking about falling backwards off the platform to make it more exciting. But then I was thinking that doing it regular way will yield some better visuals and maybe some ground rush. So now I'm undecided :) Does any who did it have an advice for me? -- it's not about defying gravity; it's how hard you can abuse it. speed skydiving it is ... Speed Skydiving Forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,452 #2 September 15, 2009 I did it a couple of times a few years ago when I went. The first time they made me go off in a poised exit; I had never bungee jumped before. They knew I was an experienced skydiver. The second time I did what they call a "bullet" where you jump down to get the most ground rush. It was pretty cool. I didn't ask about backwards, as the ground rush was what I was looking for from a bungee jump. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #3 September 15, 2009 I did a bungee in Taupo. I told the crew that I was a skydiver and did not want to see the ground. They agreed to let me jump backwards although it's not customary for them to let first timers to do. Talk to the crew... I'm sure they'll work with ya. g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
live2flythesky 0 #4 September 16, 2009 I did 8 Bungee jumps at the Bridge to Nowhere in The Angeles National Forest. 5 of these were from a waist harness and 3 from an ankle harness. My favorites included the elevator drop where you face the bridge with your toes on the platform and jump straight up falling feet first. I also liked diving straight out and then swinging under the bridge. I did jump backwards, but it wasn't as much of a rush....did make for some good footage of my friends on the bridge with my camera helmet though :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staso 0 #5 September 16, 2009 speaking about ankle vs body harness. i had ACL done in my of my knees couple of years ago. is there a good pull on the knee doing ankle harness jump? -- it's not about defying gravity; it's how hard you can abuse it. speed skydiving it is ... Speed Skydiving Forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GaryRay 0 #6 September 16, 2009 i did the jumps at the bridge to nowhere as well, i did not like the ankle harness, rather have chest or whatever it is they had, it just caused to much pain to be enjoyableJewBag. www.jewbag.wordpress.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadNinja 0 #7 September 17, 2009 QuoteI told the crew that I was a skydiver and did not want to see the ground... Why not??? Isn't that the best part? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #8 September 17, 2009 Not into ground rush... Oh, and, now that I've done a bungee, I don't care to revisit it. Too much money for little thrill. g "Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadNinja 0 #9 September 17, 2009 Quote Not into ground rush... Oh, and, now that I've done a bungee, I don't care to revisit it. Too much money for little thrill. g Weirdo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #10 September 17, 2009 HAHAHA I've never been known to be normal... g "Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staso 0 #11 December 11, 2009 quick follow up :) -- it's not about defying gravity; it's how hard you can abuse it. speed skydiving it is ... Speed Skydiving Forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #12 December 11, 2009 Quote Not into ground rush... Oh, and, now that I've done a bungee, I don't care to revisit it. Too much money for little thrill. g Maybe that's because you didn't look at the ground. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #13 December 11, 2009 Cool pictures, So tell us... was it good shit or no? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staso 0 #14 December 11, 2009 QuoteCool pictures, So tell us... was it good shit or no? it was a good shit !!! :) but i think being skydiver it kinda ruined if for me. there were some people there that were terrified. my wife who was in the jump pod with me was almost crying just seeing me getting ready :) i was excited, but i wish i was scared which would highlight my experience. i wish i did one more jump right after to get a better taste of it, but it was pretty expensive. overall, i'm glad i did and if it were free i'd do it everyday :) also i was surprised how little pull does the bungee exert. i thought it would be noticeable point where it goes from slack to stretch but there was almost none. this place is in New Zealand and it's second highest in the world. the highest one is in Hong Kong. maybe i will try it if i have a chance :) -- it's not about defying gravity; it's how hard you can abuse it. speed skydiving it is ... Speed Skydiving Forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #15 December 12, 2009 Quote Not into ground rush... Oh, and, now that I've done a bungee, I don't care to revisit it. Too much money for little thrill. g I'm with Gia, i did a jump of the Bridge at Victoria falls, i found it thoroughly uninspiring. The canyon swing was WAY better Bungee bored meYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sangi 0 #16 December 12, 2009 Bungee is a wuffo thing.. BASE is where it's at.. "Dream as you'll live forever, live as you'll die today." James Dean Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
likestojump 3 #17 December 12, 2009 Quote Bungee is a wuffo thing.. BASE is where it's at.. tell us, oh wise one - how much experience do you have with either ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
